Baboon (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Baboon


Img_capt = Baboon promotional photograph
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Origin = Denton, Texas
Genre = alternative rock, post-grunge
Years_active = 1991–present
Label = Grass, Wind-Up, Last Beat
Associated_acts = Burden Brothers Toadies
URL = http://www.baboonland.com/
Current_members = Andrew Huffstetler Mike Rudnicki James Henderson Mark Hughes Steven Barnett
Past_members = Bart Rogers Brian Schmitz Will Johnson Mark Reznicek Ben Burt Matt Pence

Baboon is a rock band originally from Denton, Texas.

The band formed in 1991. Their fourth studio album, entitled "Baboon", was released on October 10, 2006.

Baboon appeared on an episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger" in 1996. The band and their music were a key point in the episode's plot.

In its early years, Baboon toured extensively. They were on the Skoal-sponsored ROAR tour in 1997, along with acts such as Iggy Pop, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Bloodhound Gang, and Sponge. They also toured with Toadies, Brutal Juice, and Unwound.

Band members

Current members

*Andrew Huffstetler - vocals, trombone
*Mike Rudnicki - guitar
*James Henderson - guitar (2003-present)
*Mark Hughes - bass (1995-present)
*Steven Barnett - drums (1992-present)

Former members

*Bart Rogers - bass (1991-1994)
*Brian Schmitz - bass (1994-1995)
*Will Johnson - drums (1991-1992)
*Mark Reznicek - percussion, keyboard (2002)

Former Unofficial Members

*Ben Burt - drums
*Matt Pence - drums

Discography

Albums

* "Face Down in Turpentine" (1994)
* "secret robot control" (1997)
* "A Bum Note and a Bead of Sweat" (2001)
* "something good is going to happen to you" (2002)
* "Baboon" (2006)

ingles / E.P.s / Demos

* "ed Lobster" (1991)
* "Sausage" (1992)
* "Save Me" (1993)
* "Tool" (1993)
* "The Numb E.P." (1996)
* "Halloween Sound FX" (1996)
* "The Kissing Song / King of the Damned Laser Gag!" (1997)
* "Free Sampler" (1997)
* "We Sing and Play" (1999)

Compilations

ee also

*List of alternative music artists

External links

* [http://www.baboonland.com/ Official Baboon Site]
*allmusicguide|id=Baboon&opt1=1|label=Baboon
* [http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stage/9507/ The Original Baboon Site]